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More mergers, minimal awareness: KPMG

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021
While there was more merger activity in the 12 months to October than any previous year, about 80% of members in merged superannuation funds weren't even aware their fund had merged. According to KPMG's Superannuation Transformation & Consolidation ...

ASIC files contempt application against Mawhinney

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 NOV 2021
ASIC filed a contempt application in the Federal Court against James Mawhinney, the founder of Mayfair 101. The contempt order is in relation to allegations that Mawhinney has continued to raise funds through financial products, even though ASIC banned ...

Aware Super progresses net zero efforts

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
... members. About $1 billion has also been committed to renewables and low-carbon technology. "It's also important that we engage with companies we invest in to influence and support positive, lasting change. Over the past year, we held 116 engagements ...

Governance tops ESG priorities: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
Asset managers are prioritising governance and active engagement above other ethical investing matters, a new study shows. Russell Investments' annual ESG manager survey found that among the majority (80%) of the global 369 asset managers it surveyed ...

Millennials fastest growing SMSF cohort

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
... Hydrogen ETF (HGEN) and BetaShares' Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK). "The long-held view that Australians do not actively engage with their super until they near retirement looks to be changing," Blewitt said. "However, this data raises questions ...

Raiz Invest hits $1bn in Australia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
Raiz Invest has surpassed $1 billion in funds under management in Australia. The company put the growth down to customer engagement and reported that average balances on its platform have grown to nearly $3000 per customer. Raiz reported having more ...

What super funds should know about Gen Z

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... Laura Wright said. "Gen Z is entering the workforce in droves, and we're facing a critical moment in time to educate and engage with Gen Zs about their super to help them build a more financially secure and sustainable future. "It might not be surprising ...

Franklin Templeton hires from HUB24

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
The global investment manager appointed a sales director as it looks to grow its presence in the market. Marc Hraiki was a senior state manager for NSW and ACT at HUB24 for over three years. He has held multiple business development roles at IOOF including ...

Bitcoin exposure added to platform

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... 100% allocation to bitcoin and securely stores the asset with BitGo Trust. MBF has a buy and hold strategy and does not engage in derivatives, leverage, or short selling. The minimum investment is $25,000 and has a 1.5% p.a. management fee. "With consumer ...

'Great resignation' a real risk: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
A report on Australian workplaces as Sydney and Melbourne emerge from extended lockdowns reveals the 'great resignation' is a real risk, with employees feeling burnt out and disenchanted. The new insights from international professional services firm ...